Job Description
PSYCHOLOGY EXAMINER TRAINER
SUMMARY
The Psychology Examiner Trainer provides support to Loyal Source Government Services (LSGS) owned and sub-contracted clinic(s) conducting Medical Disability Examinations, commonly referred to as Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams in a remote setting. The Psychology Examiner Trainer trains new Psychologist examiners with little or no previous MDE experience by providing direct instruction, coaching, and ongoing support. The Psychology Examiner Trainer must be able to demonstrate the top-level proficiency, knowledge, and skills necessary to evaluate claimants served by Loyal Healthcare.
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
• Psychology Examiner Trainer’s perform their duties in a remote setting with the expectation they will be requested to travel (10%) frequently to support new and established examiner staff as well as subcontracted providers in a clinical setting.
• In conjunction with others, will train new examiners to conduct quality medical disability examinations and complete disability benefits questionnaires (DBQs) to LSGS and VA standards.
• Reviews DBQs for correctness, completeness, quality, clarity, and compliance.
· Performs C&P exams; completes DBQs; Submits DBQs, medical opinions, and diagnostics to train, teach, and stabilize clinic production on an as needed basis.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for other examiners on conducting exams and technical aspects of DBQ completion.
• Advises the Clinic Manager, Medical Director, and leadership on individual examiners’ proficiency and training progress.
• Provides remedial training via telephonic, video, or in-person training sessions for examiners who are not proficient in maintaining minimum productivity or quality standards.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance (QA) and other support teams to assist Examiners with the correction and resubmission of rejected DBQs.
• Assists the Medical Director and leadership with the dissemination of process and procedural changes and revisions to clinical guidelines published by the VA.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director and Examiner Trainer Lead on clinical guidance for complex exams.
• Serves as a point of escalation to assist in resolution of clinical questions and QA reject feedback for Examiners.
• Maintains currency of expertise by staying up to date with VA C&P changes and requirements.
• Collaborates with the Deloitte Quality Leadership Team in the continuous improvement process to align clinical guidance with VA expectations and to ensure examiners are performing to the best of their ability.
• Consults with colleagues on C&P topics, literature findings, differential diagnoses, and other relative C&P topics.
• Supports clinical examiners with DBQ completion, diagnostic testing, and diagnosing conditions.
• Participates in clinical meetings, VA Fireside meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
• Coordinates with leadership on effective policies, exams, and procedures for examiner proficiency and efficiency.
• Develops, implements, and conducts training for new processes or procedures directly related to the C&P program, DBQs, examinations, and submission procedures.
· Performs other additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience performing compensation and pension examinations for the Veterans Administration, VA contractor, or third-party subcontractor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous training/ teaching experience
• Licensed PsyD or PhD (must be in good standing with licensure board)
• Demonstrated ability to present training materials.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Prior Military experience or demonstrated familiarity with the military community and culture
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
· N/A
KEY COLLABORATORS
· Program Directors – (Operations and Field)
· Examiner Trainer Lead
· Medical Director
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION
Psychology Examiners trainers will work from the home location notated in their onboarding paperwork. On travel assignments, trainers are expected to work on site at the Loyal Healthcare clinic or other designated location.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· Sit for extended periods of time
· Lift 25lbs
· Ability to look at a computer screen for an extended period
Pay Rate:132,500/salary
Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.
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